Metaphor Similes

Metaphor Similes

5th - 7th Grade

22 Qs

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Metaphor Similes

Metaphor Similes

Assessment

Quiz

English

5th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.4.5A, L.3.5A, L.7.6

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Margaret Anderson

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them. (is and are). Mark all of the metaphors.

The snow is a white blanket.

The falling snowflakes are dancers.

The calm lake was a mirror.

You are my sunshine.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A simile is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as. Mark all similes below.

This house is as clean as a whistle.

He is as strong as an ox.

Your explanation is as clear as mud.

You were as brave as a lion.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

When two unlike things are being compared using like or as, it is called a

simile
hyperbole
idiom
metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' is:

alliteration
simile
onomatopoeia
metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What two things are being compared in the following metaphor?
The crab was a dancing pair of scissors, clicking across the sand. 

Crab and Sand
Crab and dancing scissors
Scissors and sand
Dancing and sand. 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What two things are being compared in the following simile?
Sylvia's new lotion made her face as smooth as baby skin. 

Sylvia's face and baby's skin
Lotion and Sylvia's face.
Sylvia and her face.
Sylvia and smooth. 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What two things are being compared in the following metaphor?
Her diary was her best friend, guarding her secrets quietly.

"best friend" and "secrets"
"diary'' and "secrets" 
"Diary" and "her best friend"
"her" and "diary" 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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